Untreated snake bite

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GiorgioMDalmost 7 years ago

Untreated snake bite

This patient was bitten by a snake in Laos and promptly discharged when they couldn’t pay for the anti-venom and treatment. Over the course of the following week they watched their leg decay until it auto-amputated and fell off.

Leg Bite Snake Venom Laos

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Abigail Waltmon

almost 7 years ago

It's so sad that this had to happen because the person couldn't afford it. Such a greedy world!

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Raccoon

almost 7 years ago

The scent must be awful!

Aaron

almost 7 years ago

So what would happen next?

Melanie Robinson

about 6 years ago

Infection!

Sandra

almost 6 years ago

How lucky we are in Australia. Whilst we pay a Medicare levy we still can go to ED and get it bulk billed

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